Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis in Patients with Antinuclear Antibody Negative Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Dermatomyositis: Report of Two Cases

Soo-Yeon KIM; On-Koo CHO; Byunghee KOH; Yongsoo KIM; Soon-Young SONG

Soo-Yeon KIM; On-Koo CHO; Byunghee KOH; Yongsoo KIM; Soon-Young SONG.

Journal of the Korean Radiological Society ; : 361-364, 2007.

Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-42907

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ABSTRACT

Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) occurring in association with collagen vascular disease is an unusual combination that presents with intramural gas in the gastrointestinal tract. We report two cases of PCI, one with antinuclear antibody (ANA) negative SLE and the other with dermatomyositis, with a review of the relevant literature.

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Humans; Antibodies, Antinuclear; Collagen; Dermatomyositis; Gastrointestinal Tract; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic; Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis; Pneumoperitoneum; Vascular Diseases

Colon, CT; Colon, perforation; Computed tomography (CT); Pneumoperitoneum

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / Pneumoperitoneum / Vascular Diseases / Antibodies, Antinuclear / Collagen / Gastrointestinal Tract / Dermatomyositis / Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of the Korean Radiological Society Year: 2007 Type: Article

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